How far is Taos Pueblo, NM from Hobbs, NM?

The driving distance from Taos Pueblo, NM to Hobbs, NM is about 374.6 miles (602.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 292.2 miles (470.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
374.65 mi
06h 46m
Flight
292.22 mi
470.28 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
292.22 mi
Kilometers
470.28 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
374.65 mi
Kilometers
602.94 km
Drive Time
06h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hobbs
Thu, Apr 16, 9:44 AM MDT
Return by in Taos Pueblo
Thu, Apr 16, 4:30 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taos Pueblo
2026-04-16T02:58
Arrive Hobbs
Thu, Apr 16, 9:44 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:46 PM to 2:16 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:28 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Taos Pueblo
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fort Sumner
NM

Village in De Baca County, New Mexico, United States

From Taos Pueblo
184.1 mi
03h 23m
To Hobbs
190.5 mi
03h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 25 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Taos Pueblo and Hobbs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Taos Pueblo and Hobbs.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    628 ft · 31 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Rotten Tree Road

    8 m · 1 sec · Rotten Tree Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Middle Road

    670 ft · 18 sec · Middle Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Spider Rock Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Spider Rock Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto New Clinic Road

    90 m · 8 sec · New Clinic Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Spider Road

    1667 ft · 50 sec · Spider Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Camino del Paseo Pueblo Norte

    539 ft · 11 sec · Camino del Paseo Pueblo Norte

  8. 8

    Continue on Camino del Paseo Pueblo Norte

    30 m · 7 sec · Camino del Paseo Pueblo Norte

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Paseo del Pueblo Norte

    3018 ft · 2 min · Paseo del Pueblo Norte

  10. 10

    Continue on Paseo del Pueblo Sur

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Paseo del Pueblo Sur

  11. 11

    Turn left onto New Mexico Highway 518

    59 m · 3 sec · New Mexico Highway 518

  12. 12

    Continue on High Road to Taos

    15.7 mi · 27 min · High Road to Taos

  13. 13

    Continue on New Mexico Highway 518

    53.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min · New Mexico Highway 518

  14. 14

    Continue on 7th Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · 7th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Mills Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Mills Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Grand Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Grand Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East University

    1227 ft · 21 sec · East University

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right

    1677 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    1035 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left

    41.6 mi · 47 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit left

    1441 ft · 35 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    19.9 mi · 20 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84 South: Fort Summer

    1186 ft · 31 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Historic Route 66

    80 m · 4 sec · Historic Route 66

  26. 26

    Continue on South US Highway 84

    41.1 mi · 47 min · South US Highway 84

  27. 27

    Continue on North 4th Street

    1 km · 45 sec · North 4th Street

  28. 28

    Continue on East Sumner Avenue

    1.3 mi · 1 min · East Sumner Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on US Highway 60

    35.6 mi · 41 min · US Highway 60

  30. 30

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    14.1 mi · 19 min · 10th Street

  31. 31

    Keep slight left

    17.6 mi · 25 min

  32. 32

    Turn right onto North Avenue I

    1 mi · 3 min · North Avenue I

  33. 33

    Turn left onto West 18th Street

    2594 ft · 1 min · West 18th Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto South Avenue D

    82.5 mi · 1 hr 35 min · South Avenue D

  35. 35

    Keep slight right

    1523 ft · 42 sec

  36. 36

    Continue on Plains Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Plains Highway

  37. 37

    Continue on Tatum Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Tatum Highway

  38. 38

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

  39. 39

    Continue on South Main Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Main Avenue

  40. 40

    Continue on North Lovington Highway

    17 mi · 20 min · North Lovington Highway

  41. 41

    Continue on North Turner Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Turner Street

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Turner Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Taos Pueblo and Hobbs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
42 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Avenue D
82.8 mi · 22%
New Mexico Highway 518
53.4 mi · 14%
South US Highway 84
41.1 mi · 11%
US Highway 60
35.6 mi · 9%
10th Street
31.7 mi · 8%
East University
26.5 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

South Avenue D

Turn right onto South Avenue D

82.5 mi · 01h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 46m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+82.4 mi
292.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Sumner
03h 23m from Taos Pueblo
Leave By
10:28 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Taos Pueblo and Sunny near Hobbs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Taos Pueblo to Hobbs?

The road trip is about 374.6 miles (602.9 km) and usually takes 06h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fort Sumner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184.1 miles from Taos Pueblo and 190.5 miles from Hobbs.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 292.2 miles (470.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 82.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.06 one way or $100.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Taos Pueblo and Sunny near Hobbs.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Taos Pueblo and Hobbs. Straight-line distance: 292.22 mi (470.28 km).

Taos Pueblo

#1 Taos Pueblo

Census-designated place in New Mexico

Population1,135
Coordinates36.4386400, -105.5444500
Altitude2170
CountryUnited States
Hobbs

#2 Hobbs

City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States

Population39,339
Coordinates32.7026100, -103.1360400
Altitude1104
CountryUnited States
Start: (-105.544608, 36.438575)
End: North Turner Street (-103.136215, 32.70261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 603 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.22 gal
50.04 L · about $50.06
Round trip
$100.13
26.44 gal · 100.08 L
Estimated CO2
117.5 kg one way
Round trip: 235 kg / 518 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $50.06 $100.13
Mid-grade $4.26 $56.30 $112.61
Premium $4.63 $61.14 $122.29
Diesel $5.42 $71.59 $143.17

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Mexico · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Taos Pueblo and Hobbs. The current time is 02:58:18.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.